Books

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This Outdoor Enthusiast Book Pack includes:

Introduction to Earth, Soil, and Land in California-"Following his acclaimed guides to air, fire, and water, David Carle now offers a fascinating exploration of one more primary element of the natural world--the land beneath our feet. From earthworms and earthquakes to Earth Day, this concise, engaging guide is a multifaceted primer on the literal foundation of California's environment. Carle tells how soil ecosystems function, discusses what lives in the soil, and examines various soil types. He then turns to the relationship between humans and the land, and investigates the various uses and abuses that land in California endures: large scale agriculture, mining, and development, as well as fires, floods, and erosion. The guide also details the history of land use in the state, making it an essential resource for understanding our total reliance on soil, the marvelous substrate that is the basis of life.

* Covers the entire state, including California's wildlands, farmland, cities, and landfills

* Assesses California's ecological footprint on planet Earth

* Discusses many different life forms found in soil, including bacteria, fungi, insects, and mammals

* Features 92 color photographs and 18 maps

A book in the Californians and Their Environment subseries, dedicated to understanding human influences on the state's ecology and natural resources"-Google Books

Five-Star Trails Palm Springs 31 Spectacular Hikes in the Southern California Desert Resort Area-"A popular outdoor destination for the 7 million residents of Los Angeles, Palm Springs offers stunning hiking opportunities. With Joshua Tree National Monument to the east, the San Bernardino National Forest to the north and south, and the storied Pacific Crest Trail passing nearby, hiking expertLaura Randall has chosen the best hikes that highlight the area.

Five-Star Trails: Palm Springs features child-friendly hikes and urban hikes that are easily accessible from resorts. Laura also includes hikes for the new Whitewater Preserve, as well as updated trails in La Quinta and Palm Desert. Extensive at-a-glance information makes it easy to choose the perfect hike based on length, difficulty, and scenery. Each trail profile includes maps, directions, driving times, nearby attractions, and other pertinent details."-Google Books 

Northern California Best Tent Camping Your Car-Camping Guide to Scenic Beauty, the Sounds of Nature, and an Escape from Civilization-"Perfect Camping for You in Northern California.Best Tent Camping: Northern California by Wendy Speicher is your ultimate car-camping adventure guide. A full-color, updated, user-friendly format lets you easily find the best campgrounds to fit your travel plans and meet your personal interests. Want to go mountain biking? There’s a campground for that. Does your idea of communing with nature include wine tasting? There’s a campground for that! This tried-and-true guide to Northern California’s most scenic campsites now includes five new campgrounds that feature hot springs, waterfalls, old-growth redwoods, and even an astronomical observatory. Stay on top of your trip-planning timeline with an embedded, easy-to-use reservation calendar. "-Target Website

Field Guide to Mount San Jacinto State Park & Wilderness: An Introduction to Familiar Species (A Pocket Naturalist® Guide)-"Familiar species, common plants, and natural phenomena are introduced in these beautifully illustrated guides to nature and the outdoors. Printed on laminated, water-resistant paper in a folded format, Pocket Naturalist® Guides are highly durable for use in the field as each title provides a portable reference to a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, butterflies, and insects. Nature enthusiasts, from the ultimate beginner to the seasoned explorer, will relish the abundance of detailed information packed within these handheld guides."-Amazon

Seney National Wildlife Refuge An Introduction To Common Vertebrate Species- This Pocketguide has specific information on Common Vertebrates in Seney National Wildlife Refuge.

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